The Interior of the Earth GRS provides a unique forum for young doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to present their work, discuss new methods, cutting edge ideas, and pre-published data, as well as to build collaborative relationships with their peers. Experienced mentors and trainee moderators will facilitate active participation in scientific discussion to allow all attendees to be engaged participants rather than spectators.
The focus of this year’s seminar is to gain a better understanding of how processes occurring deep within the Earth’s interior interact with and influence the tectonics nearer to the surface. The evolution of Earth, starting from a ‘magma ocean’ to modern day plate tectonics, has required a range of dynamic processes, such as fractionation, differentiation, and convective mixing, to produce the structurally and compositionally distinct layers inside Earth today. Through this seminar, we aim to discuss recent advancements made in our understanding of the structural and material properties of Earth’s deep interior, via interdisciplinary discussions spanning seismology, mineral physics, geodynamics, petrology, and geochemistry. Our goal is to promote the work of early career researchers, foster a welcoming environment for networking and professional development, and highlight the connection between the deep earth and tectonic processes.
Application Instructions
The seminar will feature approximately 10 talks and 2 poster sessions. All attendees are expected to actively participate in the GRS, either by giving an oral presentation or presenting a poster. Therefore, all applications must include an abstract.
The seminar chair will select speakers from abstracts submitted by March 14, 2027. Those applicants who are not chosen for talks and those who apply after the deadline to be considered for an oral presentation will be expected to present a poster. In order to participate, you must submit an application by the date indicated in the Application Information section above.
Program Format
Gordon Research Seminars are 2-day meetings which take place on the Saturday and Sunday just prior to the start of the associated GRC. The GRS opens with a 1-hour introductory session on Saturday afternoon, followed by a poster session, dinner and a 2-hour session in the evening. Sunday morning begins with breakfast and is followed by another 2-hour session, a second poster session, and lunch. A final 1-hour session takes place just after lunch, and the associated GRC begins later that evening.
